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WA 64 apple sliced
Produce Crops
Washington State University selects firm to launch new apple
International New-Varieties Network will exclusively license the new variety, WA 64, which is a Pink Lady and Honeycrisp cross.
December 02, 2024 12:30 PM
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North Carolina sweetpotatoes
Retail
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission says retail efforts bear fruit
While the yield is down for this season, the organization reported success in pilot programs to promote sweetpotatoes outside of the seasonal holiday window.
December 02, 2024 12:22 PM
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Cucumbers
Food Safety
SunFed Produce recalls American and slicer cucumbers
The FDA encourages all retailers and distributors to sanitize all bins, displays and any areas that came in contact with the American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato S.A. de C.V.
December 02, 2024 12:11 PM
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New York Produce Show 2023
Produce Industry Events
Animator, storyteller to deliver keynote at New York Produce Show
Matthew Lund, who has worked on “The Simpsons” and Pixar movies “Finding Nemo,” “Toy Story” and “Up” will share how to use storytelling to boost business.
December 02, 2024 12:07 PM
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Raspberries in clear packaging
Sustainability
Packaging companies focus on functionality, safety and sustainability, survey shows
RRD’s 2024 “Packaging & Labels Insight Report” notes that companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand.
December 02, 2024 07:59 AM
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Four Growers GR-100 harvesting robot
Packer Tech
Four Growers secures $9M to scale production of harvesting robot
The AI and robotics startup says a recent funding round will fuel the expansion of the GR-100 in North America and beyond.
November 27, 2024 01:04 PM
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Expectant mother with fresh produce
Industry
Instacart partnership seeks to improve food access for expectant mothers
The program with Molina Healthcare of Michigan will provide Instacart+ memberships and grocery stipends to help reduce birth outcome disparities.
November 27, 2024 12:27 PM
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Strawberry harvest
Industry
Allied associations applaud ruling on H-2A enforcement
Plaintiffs argued the regulation is unconstitutional and extends beyond the reach of the Department of Labor’s statutory authority.
November 27, 2024 07:36 AM
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Stemilt-SweeTango.png
Retail
With short Honeycrisp supply, Stemilt says retailers need to shift promotion plans
A smaller Honeycrisp crop provides ample opportunity for retailers to highlight high-flavor varieties such as SweeTango, Cosmic Crisp, Envy and more said the Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower, packer and distributor of tree fruit.
November 26, 2024 01:40 PM
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Suzy Monford
People
Heritage Grocers Group names chairman, CEO
Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community.
November 26, 2024 01:07 PM
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